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Senate approves naturalization of Russian figure skater 

(PNA) MANILA – Senators approved on Tuesday House of Representatives Bill No. 10048, or the naturalization of Russian athlete Aleksandr Sergeyevich Korovin, who is being eyed to play in pairs figure skating with Filipina Isabella Gamez in the 2026 Winter Olympics. With 21 affirmative, zero negative, and zero abstention from the Senate, Korovin is now a…
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Jinggoy urges gov’t action on Russian sub ‘incursion’ in local waters

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has called for government action in response to the Russian submarine that was spotted in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippines. “We urge the relevant authorities–the Department of National Defense, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the Department of Foreign Affairs–to take immediate action and…
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Sandiganbayan upholds ruling clearing Jinggoy of bribery charges

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan upheld its decision to clear Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery in connection with the pork barrel scam. In a resolution dated November 27, the anti-graft court’s special fifth division denied the motion for reconsideration filed by…
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Existence Russian submarine in WPS increases risk of conflicts – Estrada

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — The existence of Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)  “increases the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts” in an already sensitive region, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said on Monday. READ: Russian attack sub spotted in West PH SeaArticle continues after this advertisement Estrada, head of the Senate panel on…
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Sandigan affirms acquittal of Jinggoy on bribery raps in pork barrel scam

(DAILY TRIBUNE) The Sandiganbayan has affirmed its earlier ruling absolving Senator Jinggoy Estrada of direct and indirect bribery in relation to the alleged misappropriation of his P183-million pork barrel funds from 2004 to 2010.  This, after the prosecution petitioned that the anti-graft court “gravely erred” in reversing its verdict in August, finding Estrada not criminally…
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Jinggoy Estrada concerned by Russian submarine sighting in West PH Sea

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada shared the worries of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the sighting of a Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea. “This situation is concerning, raising significant questions about the stability and security of our already volatile maritime domain, which is a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions,” Estrada said…
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Sandiganbayan junks appeal to reinstate Jinggoy Estrada’s conviction

(GMA NEWS) The Sandiganbayan has denied an appeal seeking to reinstate the conviction of Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada on one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery. In an eight-page ruling dated November 27, the anti-graft court dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by the prosecution, saying it cannot revisit the case…
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Sandiganbayan upholds decision to acquit Jinggoy Estrada of bribery, indirect bribery

(ABS-CBN NEWS) MANILA — The Sandiganbayan has upheld its earlier decision to acquit Senate President Pro Tempore Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada of indirect bribery and direct bribery. Jinggoy Estrada wins appeal in direct, indirect bribery conviction In a resolution promulgated on November 27, the anti-graft court’s Special Fifth Division denied the prosecution’s motion for reconsideration and…
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Sandigan affirms Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s acquittal on direct, indirect bribery charges

(MANILA BULLETIN) The Sandiganbayan has upheld the acquittal of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on direct and indirect bribery charges in connection with his P183.7 million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) from 2004 to 2014.  In an eight-page resolution dated Nov. 27 and written by Associate Justice Maria Theresa V. Mendoza-Arcega, the Sandiganbayan’s…
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Jinggoy opposes VP Sara impeachment: Will just divide nation, distract from urgent issues

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has expressed support for the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the House of Representatives not to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. “Sang-ayon ako sa hindi pagtuloy ng impeachment,” said Estrada. “There are many pressing problems in our country that need to be addressed not only by…
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